By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH captain Declan McCusker is urging his teammates to ‘bring the aggression’ to Armagh in Brewster Park this Sunday when they kick off their Ulster Championship campaign. The odds are heavily stacked against Fermanagh in this provincial quarter-final but McCusker is relishing the opportunity of taking on Kieran McGeeney’s Orchard men. “Everyone is chomping at […]
Keenan determined to bounce back
By Pauric McGurn TOM Keenan will line out for Fermanagh this Saturday when the Erne hurlers begin their quest for Lory Meagher success with an away trip to Leitrim. The game against the Connacht side will be played at Shane McGettigan Park in Drumshanbo and it’s a chance for the hurlers to get back to winning ways having […]
Fermanagh name side for visit of Armagh
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has named his team for Sunday’s visit of Armagh in the Ulster SFC quarter-final. It’s an unchanged side from their win over Cavan in the final league game in Kingspan Breffni. Josh Largo-Ellis and Brandon Horan – regulars in the league – are listed on the bench. Advertisement […]
Armagh name side for Fermanagh clash
By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney has made two changes for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener with Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Greg McCabe – who started all eight league games – is out while Darragh McMullan has dropped to the bench. There are starts for Rian O’Neill and Stefan Campbell who both came in the National League […]
Fixture changes for this weekend’s hurling games
THERE have been some changes to this weekend’s GAA fixtures. The All-Ireland U20B Hurling Championship – Richie McElligott Cup – between Donegal and Mayo will take place on Saturday in Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park (1.15pm. The All-Ireland U20C Hurling Championship – Andrew O’Neill Cup – between Fermanagh and Louth now throws in a 3pm in. Fermangh […]
Bogue wants to fight on two fronts
By Jonathan Hogan FERMANAGH hurling captain Ryan Bogue is looking at this weekend’s Division 3B final against Warwickshire not only as a chance to claim some silverware, but also as a key building block in their championship preparations. That groundwork has gone well to date with four wins from four in the league and, as Bogue sums up, […]
Sliver of hope for Erne County footballers
By Katrina Brennan WHEN things go right they go very right and when they go wrong they go very wrong, and unfortunately for Fermanagh, it was the latter on Saturday afternoon in Ardee. Manager Kieran Donnelly watched on from the sideline as Louth landed blow after blow, scoring 6-17 in all, on their home turf. Their […]
Fermanagh hurlers could book final spot with win
By Katrina Brennan THIS weekend, Fermanagh hurlers could, mathematically, book their place in the Division 3B final if results go their way. The Erne County need a win on home soil against Lancashire on Saturday afternoon but they’ll also need Leitrim to go to Longford and get a victory, if Fermanagh are to finish top and automatically qualify […]
Donnelly hopeful his players will step up to mark against Armagh
By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly will have little time to dwell on Sunday’s defeat to Cork as he readies his team for another massive challenge this Saturday evening with the visit of Armagh. The Orchard men are currently top of Division Two, having drawn with second-placed Donegal last weekend in the Athletic Grounds. […]
Rory Gallagher ban lifted after DRA ruling
Rory Gallagher has had his temporary debarment from GAA activities lifted after a ruling by the Disputes Resolution Authority.